Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Mazda 323 BJ?

1994–1998 vs 1998–2003 · Liftback/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Length: 323 BA (323F) 4,340 mm, 323 BJ 4,365 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: 323 BA (323F) 427 l, 323 BJ 416 l.
Lowest consumption: 323 BA (323F) 5.9 l/100 km, 323 BJ 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: 323 BA (323F) 52–106 kW, 323 BJ 52–96 kW.
Standard equipment: 323 BA (323F) 14 items (LX), 323 BJ 19 items (Comfort).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 323 BA (323F)1994–1998 · 13 engines · LX, GLX, GT, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 323 BJ1998–2003 · 13 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Sportive, DynamicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 323 BA (323F)1994–1998no listings	Mazda 323 BJ1998–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,035 mm–4,340 mm	Length4,215 mm–4,365 mm
Width	Width1,670 mm–1,710 mm	Width1,705 mm
Height	Height1,355 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,410 mm–1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,505 mm–2,605 mm	Wheelbase2,610 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l–427 l	Trunk volume310 l–416 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,210 kg	Curb weight1,055 kg–1,210 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–1998	Production years1998–2003
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines13
Power	Power52–106 kW (71–144 hp)	Power52–96 kW (71–131 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.0 D 71	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 2.0 DiTD 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 V6	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 2.0
Top speed	Top speed213 km/h	Top speed203 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · LX	Items in the base trim19 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · GT	Items in the top trim28 · Sportive
Equipment · Comfort1 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Mazda 323 BJ?

Length: Mazda 323 BJ 4,365 mm, Mazda 323 BA (323F) 4,340 mm (a 25 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,610 vs 2,605 mm. Boot: 416 vs 427 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Mazda 323 BJ?

The most frugal Mazda 323 BA (323F) uses 5.9 l/100 km (2.0 D 71); the most frugal Mazda 323 BJ 5.4 l/100 km (2.0 DiTD 90).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Mazda 323 BJ?

The strongest Mazda 323 BA (323F) makes 106 kW (144 hp) (2.0 V6); the strongest Mazda 323 BJ 96 kW (131 hp) (2.0).

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